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Welcome to the lesson on conjugating verbs in the present tense in Slovenian! As a crucial building block in mastering any language, understanding verb conjugation allows you to express actions happening right now, making your conversations lively and engaging. In this lesson, we will explore both regular and irregular verbs, diving into their conjugation patterns and providing practical examples that you can use in everyday conversation.


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By the end of this lesson, you will not only be able to conjugate these verbs but also use them confidently in sentences. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so we’ll take it step by step. Let's embark on this exciting journey into the world of Slovenian verbs!


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I am so happy to have you here for another Slovenian language lesson! I am a Slovenian language teacher and I have been teaching Slovenian for 20 years now.  In today's lesson, we will learn how to conjugate basic Slovenian verbs in the present tense, including regular and irregular verbs, and their use in everyday conversation.  
=== The Importance of Present Tense ===
 
The present tense in Slovenian, just like in English, is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. Mastery of the present tense will enable you to engage in daily conversations, share your daily routine, and express your thoughts and feelings.  


As a beginner, it can be challenging to conjugate verbs in Slovenian. We have to consider many factors such as the subject of the sentence, the tense, the mood and the aspect of the verb. But don't worry, we'll take it step by step and make it as easy as possible for you!
=== How to Conjugate Regular Verbs ===


<h2>Conjugation in Slovenian</h2>
Regular verbs in Slovenian follow predictable patterns when conjugated. The majority of verbs in Slovenian fall into one of three categories based on their endings: -ati, -eti, and -iti.


Conjugation refers to the way we change verbs to match the tense and subject of the sentence. In Slovenian, we have three main groups of verbs: the first conjugation, the second conjugation, and the third conjugation. The conjugation group of a verb can usually be recognized by its ending. However, there are some irregular verbs that do not follow this rule, and their conjugation must be memorized.
==== Conjugation Patterns ====


<h3>First Conjugation</h3>
1. '''-ati Verbs''': The most common type of regular verbs.


The first conjugation group refers to verbs that end in -ati. Verbs belonging to this group include pogledati (to look), govoriti (to talk), and poslušati (to listen).
* '''Example''': delati (to work)


Here is how you can conjugate verbs from the first conjugation in the present tense:
* Conjugation:
 
* '''ja delam''' (I work)
 
* '''ti delaš''' (you work)
 
* '''on/ona dela''' (he/she works)
 
* '''mi delamo''' (we work)
 
* '''vi delate''' (you work - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one delajo''' (they work)
 
2. '''-eti Verbs''': The second type of regular verbs.
 
* '''Example''': videti (to see)
 
* Conjugation:
 
* '''ja vidim''' (I see)
 
* '''ti vidiš''' (you see)
 
* '''on/ona vidi''' (he/she sees)
 
* '''mi vidimo''' (we see)
 
* '''vi vidite''' (you see - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one vidijo''' (they see)
 
3. '''-iti Verbs''': The least common type of regular verbs.
 
* '''Example''': ljubiti (to love)
 
* Conjugation:
 
* '''ja ljubim''' (I love)
 
* '''ti ljubiš''' (you love)
 
* '''on/ona ljubi''' (he/she loves)
 
* '''mi ljubimo''' (we love)
 
* '''vi ljubite''' (you love - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one ljubijo''' (they love)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| delati || deh-lah-tee || to work
|-
| ja delam || yah deh-lahm || I work
|-
| ti delaš || tee deh-lahsh || you work
|-
| on dela || own deh-lah || he works
|-
| ona dela || oh-nah deh-lah || she works
|-
| mi delamo || mee deh-lah-mo || we work
|-
| vi delate || vee deh-lah-teh || you work (formal/plural)
|-
| oni delajo || oh-nee deh-lah-yo || they work
|-
| videti || vee-deh-tee || to see
|-
| ja vidim || yah vee-deem || I see
|-
| ti vidiš || tee vee-deesh || you see
|-
| on vidi || own vee-dee || he sees
|-
| ona vidi || oh-nah vee-dee || she sees
|-
| mi vidimo || mee vee-dee-mo || we see
|-
| vi vidite || vee vee-dee-teh || you see (formal/plural)
|-
| oni vidijo || oh-nee vee-dee-yo || they see
|-
| ljubiti || lyoo-bee-tee || to love
|-
|-
| jaz gled-am || yaz gled-ahm || I look
 
| ja ljubim || yah loo-beem || I love
 
|-
|-
| ti gled-aš || tee gled-ash || you look (singular)
 
| ti ljubiš || tee loo-beesh || you love
 
|-
|-
| on/ona/ono gled-a || on/ona/ono gled-ah || he/she/it looks
 
| on ljubi || own loo-bee || he loves
 
|-
|-
| midva/midve gled-ava || meed-vah/meed-vee gled-ah-vah || we (two) look
 
| ona ljubi || oh-nah loo-bee || she loves
 
|-
|-
| vidva/vidve gled-ata || veed-vah/veed-vee gled-ah-ta || you (two) look
 
| mi ljubimo || mee loo-bee-mo || we love
 
|-
|-
| oni/one/on-a gled-ajo || on-ee/oh-neh/oh-nah gled-ah-yo || they look
 
| vi ljubite || vee loo-bee-teh || you love (formal/plural)
 
|-
 
| oni ljubijo || oh-nee loo-bee-yo || they love
 
|}
|}


<h3>Second Conjugation</h3>
=== How to Conjugate Irregular Verbs ===
 
While many verbs are regular, some are irregular and do not follow the standard conjugation rules. Let's look at a few of these verbs.
 
1. '''biti (to be)'''


The second conjugation group refers to verbs that end in -eti. Verbs belonging to this group include jesti (to eat), čakati (to wait), and delati (to work).
* Conjugation:


Here is how you can conjugate verbs from the second conjugation in the present tense:
* '''ja sem''' (I am)
 
* '''ti si''' (you are)
 
* '''on/ona je''' (he/she is)
 
* '''mi smo''' (we are)
 
* '''vi ste''' (you are - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one so''' (they are)
 
2. '''imeti (to have)'''
 
* Conjugation:
 
* '''ja imam''' (I have)
 
* '''ti imaš''' (you have)
 
* '''on/ona ima''' (he/she has)
 
* '''mi imamo''' (we have)
 
* '''vi imate''' (you have - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one imajo''' (they have)
 
3. '''iti (to go)'''
 
* Conjugation:
 
* '''jaz grem''' (I go)
 
* '''ti greš''' (you go)
 
* '''on/ona gre''' (he/she goes)
 
* '''mi gremo''' (we go)
 
* '''vi greste''' (you go - formal/plural)
 
* '''oni/one gredo''' (they go)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| biti || bee-tee || to be
|-
| ja sem || yah sem || I am
|-
| ti si || tee see || you are
|-
| on je || own yeh || he is
|-
| ona je || oh-nah yeh || she is
|-
| mi smo || mee smo || we are
|-
| vi ste || vee steh || you are (formal/plural)
|-
| oni so || oh-nee so || they are
|-
| imeti || ee-meh-tee || to have
|-
| ja imam || yah ee-mahm || I have
|-
| ti imaš || tee ee-mahsh || you have
|-
| on ima || own ee-mah || he has
|-
| ona ima || oh-nah ee-mah || she has
|-
| mi imamo || mee ee-mah-mo || we have
|-
|-
| jaz jem || yaz yem || I eat
 
| vi imate || vee ee-mah-teh || you have (formal/plural)
 
|-
|-
| ti ješ || tee yesh || you eat (singular)
 
| oni imajo || oh-nee ee-mah-yo || they have
 
|-
|-
| on/ona/ono je || on/ona/ono yeh || he/she/it eats
 
| iti || ee-tee || to go
 
|-
|-
| midva/midve jed-eva || meed-vah/meed-vee yeh-d-eh-vah || we (two) eat
 
| jaz grem || yahz grehm || I go
 
|-
|-
| vidva/vidve jed-eta || veed-vah/veed-vee yeh-d-eh-ta || you (two) eat
 
| ti greš || tee grehsh || you go
 
|-
 
| on gre || own greh || he goes
 
|-
 
| ona gre || oh-nah greh || she goes
 
|-
|-
| oni/one/on-a jed-o || on-ee/oh-neh/oh-nah yeh-d-oh || they eat
 
| mi gremo || mee greh-mo || we go
 
|-
 
| vi greste || vee greh-steh || you go (formal/plural)
 
|-
 
| oni gredo || oh-nee greh-do || they go
 
|}
|}


<h3>Third Conjugation</h3>
=== Using Conjugated Verbs in Sentences ===
 
Now that we’ve covered how to conjugate both regular and irregular verbs, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:
 
1. '''Jaz delam v pisarni.''' (I work in the office.)
 
2. '''Ti vidiš film.''' (You see a movie.)
 
3. '''On ljubi glasbo.''' (He loves music.)
 
4. '''Mi gremo na sprehod.''' (We are going for a walk.)
 
5. '''Oni so srečni.''' (They are happy.)
 
You can also make questions by simply changing the order of the words:
 
1. '''Ali ti delaš v pisarni?''' (Do you work in the office?)
 
2. '''Ali ona vidi film?''' (Does she see a movie?)
 
3. '''Ali vi imate kolo?''' (Do you have a bike?)
 
4. '''Ali mi gremo na sprehod?''' (Are we going for a walk?)
 
5. '''Ali oni so srečni?''' (Are they happy?)
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To help solidify your understanding, here are some exercises.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Jaz __________ (delati) v trgovini. (I work in the store.)
 
2. Ti __________ (videti) prijatelja. (You see a friend.)
 
3. Ona __________ (ljubiti) naravo. (She loves nature.)
 
4. Mi __________ (iti) na kosilo. (We are going for lunch.)
 
5. Oni __________ (imeti) hišo. (They have a house.)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. delam
 
2. vidiš
 
3. ljubi
 
4. gremo
 
5. imajo
 
==== Exercise 2: Conjugate the verbs ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs based on the subject provided.
 
1. (on) '''biti''' - __________
 
2. (mi) '''imeti''' - __________
 
3. (ti) '''iti''' - __________
 
4. (oni) '''delati''' - __________
 
5. (ona) '''videti''' - __________
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. je
 
2. imamo
 
3. greš
 
4. delajo
 
5. vidi
 
==== Exercise 3: Sentence construction ====
 
Create sentences using the given subjects and verbs.
 
1. (mi, ljubiti) - __________
 
2. (ti, delati) - __________
 
3. (oni, iti) - __________
 
4. (ja, imeti) - __________
 
5. (on, videti) - __________
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Mi ljubimo.
 
2. Ti delaš.
 
3. Oni gredo.
 
4. Jaz imam.
 
5. On vidi.
 
==== Exercise 4: Questions ====
 
Transform the following statements into questions.
 
1. Ti delaš doma. - __________
 
2. Ona ima knjigo. - __________
 
3. Mi gremo v kino. - __________
 
4. Oni ljubijo šport. - __________
 
5. Jaz vidim ptico. - __________


The third conjugation group refers to verbs that end in -iti. Verbs belonging to this group include kupiti (to buy), priti (to come), and čistiti (to clean).
''Solutions:''


Here is how you can conjugate verbs from the third conjugation in the present tense:
1. Ali ti delaš doma?
 
2. Ali ona ima knjigo?
 
3. Ali mi gremo v kino?
 
4. Ali oni ljubijo šport?
 
5. Ali jaz vidim ptico?
 
==== Exercise 5: Translate to Slovenian ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Slovenian.
 
1. I work every day. - __________
 
2. You love music. - __________
 
3. They go to the park. - __________
 
4. She sees the stars. - __________
 
5. We have a dog. - __________
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Jaz delam vsak dan.
 
2. Ti ljubiš glasbo.
 
3. Oni gredo v park.
 
4. Ona vidi zvezde.
 
5. Mi imamo psa.
 
==== Exercise 6: Verb matching ====
 
Match the verb with its correct conjugation for the subject given.
 
1. (ja) '''biti''' - __________
 
2. (ti) '''iti''' - __________
 
3. (oni) '''imeti''' - __________
 
4. (ona) '''delati''' - __________
 
5. (mi) '''videti''' - __________
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. sem
 
2. greš
 
3. imajo
 
4. dela
 
5. vidimo
 
==== Exercise 7: Conjugation chart ====
 
Fill out the conjugation chart for the verb "delati."


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Subject !! Conjugation
 
|-
|-
| jaz kup-ujem || yaz koo-poo-yem || I buy
 
| ja || __________
 
|-
|-
| ti kup-uješ || tee koo-poo-yesh || you buy (singular)
 
| ti || __________
 
|-
|-
| on/ona/ono kup-uje || on/ona/ono koo-poo-yeh || he/she/it buys
 
| on/ona || __________
 
|-
|-
| midva/midve kup-ujeva || meed-vah/meed-vee koo-poo-yeh-vah || we (two) buy
 
| mi || __________
 
|-
|-
| vidva/vidve kup-ujeta || veed-vah/veed-vee koo-poo-yeh-ta || you (two) buy
 
| vi || __________
 
|-
|-
| oni/one/on-a kup-ujejo || on-ee/oh-neh/oh-nah koo-poo-yeh-yo || they buy
 
| oni/one || __________
 
|}
|}


<h2>Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense</h2>
''Solutions:''


Unfortunately, not all verbs in Slovenian are regular or predictable. Some of them have irregular conjugations that must be memorized. Here are some of the most common irregular verbs in Slovenian and their conjugations in the present tense:
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| ja || delam


{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| biti || bee-tee || to be
 
| ti || delaš
 
|-
|-
| imeti || ee-meh-tee || to have
 
| on/ona || dela
 
|-
|-
| narediti || nah-reh-dee-tee || to do, to make
 
| mi || delamo
 
|-
|-
| videti || vee-deh-tee || to see
 
| vi || delate
 
|-
|-
| morati || mo-ra-tee || to have to, must
 
| oni/one || delajo
 
|}
|}


<h2>Using Verbs in Everyday Conversation</h2>
==== Exercise 8: Complete the dialogue ====
 
Complete the dialogue using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
 
A: '''Kje __________ (iti) danes?'''
 
B: '''Jaz __________ (iti) v trgovino.'''
 
A: '''Ti __________ (imeti) čas?'''
 
B: '''Ne, jaz __________ (delati) doma.'''
 
''Solutions:''
 
A: Kje greš danes?


Learning how to correctly conjugate verbs is an important step, but it's not enough to make you fluent in Slovenian. In order to use verbs correctly in everyday conversation, you also need to learn about their correct usage, such as word order or different grammatical structures.
B: Jaz grem v trgovino.


<h3>Word Order in Slovenian</h3>
A: Ti imaš čas?


The word order in Slovenian is typically subject-verb-object. However, the object can sometimes come before the verb for emphasis or stylistic reasons. For example:
B: Ne, jaz delam doma.


- Jaz gledam film. (I am watching a movie.)
==== Exercise 9: Write your own sentences ====
- Film gledam jaz. (I am watching a movie.) [emphasizing "I"]


<h3>Auxiliary Verbs in Slovenian</h3>
Write three sentences using at least one regular and one irregular verb.


In Slovenian, just like in English, auxiliary verbs are used to construct different grammatical structures, such as the passive voice or the conditional mood. The most common auxiliary verbs in Slovenian are biti (to be), imeti (to have), and hteti (to want). For example:
''Solutions will vary based on student responses.''


- Bil sem. (I was.)
==== Exercise 10: Group activity ====
- Imel sem. (I had.)
- Rad bi jedel. (I would like to eat.)


<h3>Negation in Slovenian</h3>
In pairs, take turns asking each other questions using the present tense verbs. For example: "Ali ti delaš doma?"


Negation in Slovenian is formed by adding ne before the verb, similar to the English "not". For example:
Make sure to keep the conversation going and respond appropriately!


- Ne maram kave. (I don't like coffee.)
''Solutions will vary based on student interactions.''
- Ne pišem pisma. (I'm not writing a letter.)


That's it for today's lesson! We covered a lot of ground, but I hope you feel more confident about conjugating verbs in Slovenian now. Don't forget to practice regularly, especially with native speakers or through media such as films, books, and music. See you in the next lesson!
With these exercises, you should have ample opportunity to practice your newfound knowledge of present tense verbs in Slovenian. Make sure to review the conjugation patterns regularly, as repetition is key to mastering any language!


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Slovenian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Conjugation of verbs in the present tense

Welcome to the lesson on conjugating verbs in the present tense in Slovenian! As a crucial building block in mastering any language, understanding verb conjugation allows you to express actions happening right now, making your conversations lively and engaging. In this lesson, we will explore both regular and irregular verbs, diving into their conjugation patterns and providing practical examples that you can use in everyday conversation.

By the end of this lesson, you will not only be able to conjugate these verbs but also use them confidently in sentences. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so we’ll take it step by step. Let's embark on this exciting journey into the world of Slovenian verbs!

The Importance of Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Slovenian, just like in English, is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. Mastery of the present tense will enable you to engage in daily conversations, share your daily routine, and express your thoughts and feelings.

How to Conjugate Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Slovenian follow predictable patterns when conjugated. The majority of verbs in Slovenian fall into one of three categories based on their endings: -ati, -eti, and -iti.

Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]

1. -ati Verbs: The most common type of regular verbs.

  • Example: delati (to work)
  • Conjugation:
  • ja delam (I work)
  • ti delaš (you work)
  • on/ona dela (he/she works)
  • mi delamo (we work)
  • vi delate (you work - formal/plural)
  • oni/one delajo (they work)

2. -eti Verbs: The second type of regular verbs.

  • Example: videti (to see)
  • Conjugation:
  • ja vidim (I see)
  • ti vidiš (you see)
  • on/ona vidi (he/she sees)
  • mi vidimo (we see)
  • vi vidite (you see - formal/plural)
  • oni/one vidijo (they see)

3. -iti Verbs: The least common type of regular verbs.

  • Example: ljubiti (to love)
  • Conjugation:
  • ja ljubim (I love)
  • ti ljubiš (you love)
  • on/ona ljubi (he/she loves)
  • mi ljubimo (we love)
  • vi ljubite (you love - formal/plural)
  • oni/one ljubijo (they love)
Slovenian Pronunciation English
delati deh-lah-tee to work
ja delam yah deh-lahm I work
ti delaš tee deh-lahsh you work
on dela own deh-lah he works
ona dela oh-nah deh-lah she works
mi delamo mee deh-lah-mo we work
vi delate vee deh-lah-teh you work (formal/plural)
oni delajo oh-nee deh-lah-yo they work
videti vee-deh-tee to see
ja vidim yah vee-deem I see
ti vidiš tee vee-deesh you see
on vidi own vee-dee he sees
ona vidi oh-nah vee-dee she sees
mi vidimo mee vee-dee-mo we see
vi vidite vee vee-dee-teh you see (formal/plural)
oni vidijo oh-nee vee-dee-yo they see
ljubiti lyoo-bee-tee to love
ja ljubim yah loo-beem I love
ti ljubiš tee loo-beesh you love
on ljubi own loo-bee he loves
ona ljubi oh-nah loo-bee she loves
mi ljubimo mee loo-bee-mo we love
vi ljubite vee loo-bee-teh you love (formal/plural)
oni ljubijo oh-nee loo-bee-yo they love

How to Conjugate Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

While many verbs are regular, some are irregular and do not follow the standard conjugation rules. Let's look at a few of these verbs.

1. biti (to be)

  • Conjugation:
  • ja sem (I am)
  • ti si (you are)
  • on/ona je (he/she is)
  • mi smo (we are)
  • vi ste (you are - formal/plural)
  • oni/one so (they are)

2. imeti (to have)

  • Conjugation:
  • ja imam (I have)
  • ti imaš (you have)
  • on/ona ima (he/she has)
  • mi imamo (we have)
  • vi imate (you have - formal/plural)
  • oni/one imajo (they have)

3. iti (to go)

  • Conjugation:
  • jaz grem (I go)
  • ti greš (you go)
  • on/ona gre (he/she goes)
  • mi gremo (we go)
  • vi greste (you go - formal/plural)
  • oni/one gredo (they go)
Slovenian Pronunciation English
biti bee-tee to be
ja sem yah sem I am
ti si tee see you are
on je own yeh he is
ona je oh-nah yeh she is
mi smo mee smo we are
vi ste vee steh you are (formal/plural)
oni so oh-nee so they are
imeti ee-meh-tee to have
ja imam yah ee-mahm I have
ti imaš tee ee-mahsh you have
on ima own ee-mah he has
ona ima oh-nah ee-mah she has
mi imamo mee ee-mah-mo we have
vi imate vee ee-mah-teh you have (formal/plural)
oni imajo oh-nee ee-mah-yo they have
iti ee-tee to go
jaz grem yahz grehm I go
ti greš tee grehsh you go
on gre own greh he goes
ona gre oh-nah greh she goes
mi gremo mee greh-mo we go
vi greste vee greh-steh you go (formal/plural)
oni gredo oh-nee greh-do they go

Using Conjugated Verbs in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered how to conjugate both regular and irregular verbs, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:

1. Jaz delam v pisarni. (I work in the office.)

2. Ti vidiš film. (You see a movie.)

3. On ljubi glasbo. (He loves music.)

4. Mi gremo na sprehod. (We are going for a walk.)

5. Oni so srečni. (They are happy.)

You can also make questions by simply changing the order of the words:

1. Ali ti delaš v pisarni? (Do you work in the office?)

2. Ali ona vidi film? (Does she see a movie?)

3. Ali vi imate kolo? (Do you have a bike?)

4. Ali mi gremo na sprehod? (Are we going for a walk?)

5. Ali oni so srečni? (Are they happy?)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To help solidify your understanding, here are some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Jaz __________ (delati) v trgovini. (I work in the store.)

2. Ti __________ (videti) prijatelja. (You see a friend.)

3. Ona __________ (ljubiti) naravo. (She loves nature.)

4. Mi __________ (iti) na kosilo. (We are going for lunch.)

5. Oni __________ (imeti) hišo. (They have a house.)

Solutions:

1. delam

2. vidiš

3. ljubi

4. gremo

5. imajo

Exercise 2: Conjugate the verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs based on the subject provided.

1. (on) biti - __________

2. (mi) imeti - __________

3. (ti) iti - __________

4. (oni) delati - __________

5. (ona) videti - __________

Solutions:

1. je

2. imamo

3. greš

4. delajo

5. vidi

Exercise 3: Sentence construction[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the given subjects and verbs.

1. (mi, ljubiti) - __________

2. (ti, delati) - __________

3. (oni, iti) - __________

4. (ja, imeti) - __________

5. (on, videti) - __________

Solutions:

1. Mi ljubimo.

2. Ti delaš.

3. Oni gredo.

4. Jaz imam.

5. On vidi.

Exercise 4: Questions[edit | edit source]

Transform the following statements into questions.

1. Ti delaš doma. - __________

2. Ona ima knjigo. - __________

3. Mi gremo v kino. - __________

4. Oni ljubijo šport. - __________

5. Jaz vidim ptico. - __________

Solutions:

1. Ali ti delaš doma?

2. Ali ona ima knjigo?

3. Ali mi gremo v kino?

4. Ali oni ljubijo šport?

5. Ali jaz vidim ptico?

Exercise 5: Translate to Slovenian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Slovenian.

1. I work every day. - __________

2. You love music. - __________

3. They go to the park. - __________

4. She sees the stars. - __________

5. We have a dog. - __________

Solutions:

1. Jaz delam vsak dan.

2. Ti ljubiš glasbo.

3. Oni gredo v park.

4. Ona vidi zvezde.

5. Mi imamo psa.

Exercise 6: Verb matching[edit | edit source]

Match the verb with its correct conjugation for the subject given.

1. (ja) biti - __________

2. (ti) iti - __________

3. (oni) imeti - __________

4. (ona) delati - __________

5. (mi) videti - __________

Solutions:

1. sem

2. greš

3. imajo

4. dela

5. vidimo

Exercise 7: Conjugation chart[edit | edit source]

Fill out the conjugation chart for the verb "delati."

Subject Conjugation
ja __________
ti __________
on/ona __________
mi __________
vi __________
oni/one __________

Solutions:

Subject Conjugation
ja delam
ti delaš
on/ona dela
mi delamo
vi delate
oni/one delajo

Exercise 8: Complete the dialogue[edit | edit source]

Complete the dialogue using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

A: Kje __________ (iti) danes?

B: Jaz __________ (iti) v trgovino.

A: Ti __________ (imeti) čas?

B: Ne, jaz __________ (delati) doma.

Solutions:

A: Kje greš danes?

B: Jaz grem v trgovino.

A: Ti imaš čas?

B: Ne, jaz delam doma.

Exercise 9: Write your own sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences using at least one regular and one irregular verb.

Solutions will vary based on student responses.

Exercise 10: Group activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, take turns asking each other questions using the present tense verbs. For example: "Ali ti delaš doma?"

Make sure to keep the conversation going and respond appropriately!

Solutions will vary based on student interactions.

With these exercises, you should have ample opportunity to practice your newfound knowledge of present tense verbs in Slovenian. Make sure to review the conjugation patterns regularly, as repetition is key to mastering any language!

Table of Contents - Slovenian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Drink


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Free Time


Slovenian Customs and Traditions


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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